Hike Waterfall Glen! 11, 9.5, & 4.5 mile options.

Meeting Spot
Waterfall Glen Main Trail, Lemont, IL 60439
41°42'26.4"N 87°57'33.5"W
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7FVaaaxQQyxZ4Mg57

Optional Lunch Afterwards
Barrel & Vine
https://www.barrelvine.net/
206 Main St, Lemont, IL 60439
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gTP1mQEXkRAZZgxUA

Parking
Main lot should be fine unless it is super busy that day.

Hike Description
Short option: Hike 2.25 miles and then turn around and head to the parking lot. It's really hard to get lost at Waterfall Glen. Everything is well marked and it's wide and flat. I would rate this a beginner hike.

Long Option: Giant 9.5 mile loop of the whole main trail. There is a bit of an elevation change but it's spread out gradually throughout the trail. If you are not doing the optional side quest, you can either wait at the turn off spur for the side quest, or proceed on your own. I would rate this an intermediate hike just because of the length.

Optional Side Quest: 11 miles in total. Side quest to find a hidden water fall. Adds 1.5 miles to the loop and involves 180m of bush whacking. This is an intermediate hike.

We are walking at a 2.5-3.0mph pace. We are leaving at 10:15 with whoever is around. Trail is 50/50 crushed gravel and natural dirt paths. We'll start the hike heading towards the waterfall. There will be plenty of water on the hike.